Law enforcement agencies dealt with hundreds of traffic violations during Car Week
Monterey, Calif. (KION) – Monterey Car Week is over and it was a busy week for multiple central coast law enforcement agencies, including the CHP.If…
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CHP: Man arrested after driving Lamborghini 100+ miles per hour in the wrong direction
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – CHP Monterey said its dispatch received multiple calls of exotic-type vehicles driving recklessly in the Carmel Highlands…
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Man unknowingly texts Monterey Police Officer that he has a loaded gun in public: police
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they arrested a man Thursday after he unknowingly texted one of their officers that he had a firearm…
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Car Week brings revenue to local businesses
CARMEL, CA. (KION-TV): Car week generates millions of dollars for businesses along the…
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Gang member convicted of robbing man and stealing PlayStation 5 in Salinas
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni said that a man was found guilty of a robbery that occurred in 2021.…
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Marina drug dealer faces more than ten years for possession of nearly 800 fentanyl pills: DA
Monterey Police said they arrested a violent gang member and served a reach warrant on the 3100 block of Del Monte Boulevard in Marina on Thursday.…
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Start your engines, Car Week kicks off today
Karl Cooke, KION MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- CAR WEEK IS OFFICIALLY HERE! The event starts at 5 p.m. on Alvarado Street. On Thursday and Friday,…
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Monterey Car Week set to kick off today
MONTEREY, CALIF- (KION-TV)- Monterey Car Week is officially here and organizers are putting on the finishing touches. Karl Cooke will talk more about…
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Car Week kicks off next week, Monterey Police wants to remind people to follow the rules of the road
Monterey Police MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Car Week on the Central Coast is set for August 13 to August 20. The Monterey Police Department is…
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Hotels in Monterey fully staffed and ready for Car Week
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – Hotel staff will be hustling along the Monterey Peninsula ahead of Monterey Car Week. The annual event brings hundreds, if…
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Reba McEntire spotted at Cafe Fina at Old Fisherman’s Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Reba McEntire’s iconic red locks were spotted at Old Fisherman’s Wharf. Old Fisherman’s Wharf said on its Instagram that…
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Monterey City Council unanimously approves fire services deal for Monterey Regional Airport
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- During Tuesday night’s meeting, Monterey City Council unanimously approved the fire services agreement decided by the…
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DNA analytics leads to discovery of dead Monterey woman’s true identity, age in “Mom-in-the-Box” case
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The mystery surrounding the identity of a woman found dead in a Monterey home on Fourth Street back in February 2014…
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Monterey County Fair looking for volunteers
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey County Fair and Event Center is looking volunteers to help out during the 2023 Monterey County Fair. The…
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Monterey Police: Body of missing Monterey man found
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police confirm the body of a missing Monterey man was found after initially being reported missing in late July.…
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California sea lions return to Old Fisherman’s Wharf
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- If you hear an unusual barking in Monterey this time of year it’s not from a pack of dogs in distress. The California sea…
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Monterey man sentenced to 95 years to life for molesting three girls under 14
A Monterey man has been arrested in Florida in connection to a child sex crime…
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2023 Monterey “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” kickoff party begins Thursday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Alzheimer’s Association will host the Walk to End Alzheimer’s kickoff party on Thursday, July 19. It will be held…
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Monterey County Film Commission talks about Hollywood strikes impact on Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- With both SAG-AFTRA and the Writers Guild of America on strike in Hollywood, some of those effects could be felt on the…
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New Youth Crisis Stabilization Unit opens at CHOMP
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON JULY 17, 2023 AT 2:53 PM- On Monday, Montage Health announced that they have opened a Youth Crisis…
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Pacifica Hotels and Senior Living LLC to pay $1.5 million for failing to comply with asbestos laws during renovations in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District Attorney Jeannine M. Pacioni announced that they have reached a settlement with Pacifica Senior…
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“Heat Ready CA” helping people find resources to beat the triple-digit heat on Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Temperatures are heating up across the country—including here on the Central Coast. South Monterey County has been…
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Monterey doctor arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a patient
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Police Department arrested and charged a Monterey doctor for engaging in sexual acts with a patient on…
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Highway 68 back open after tree falls on powerlines near Olmsted
DEL REY OAKS, Calif. (KION-TV)- CHP says a tree down on powerlines is forced closures on both sides of Highway 68 Monday. “With the possibility of…
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Tipsy Putt to join 20th annual Monterey Beer Festival
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Beer Festival returns for its 20th year at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on Saturday. The festivities will…
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What the 4th of July holiday means for people on the Central Coast
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – People from all over came to the Central Coast to celebrate Independence Day. This day has a significant meaning to many…
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Man follows woman for 20 minutes and makes lewd comments in Monterey
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they are investigating a case where a man allegedly followed a woman for 20 minutes and harassed…
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Cannery Row hoping new attractions boost business post-pandemic
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- From arcades to even an amusement park ride—multiple new attractions are coming to Cannery Row, boosting an economy…
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Monterey planning to build over 36-hundred housing units
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION) – The city of Monterey is planning to build more than 3,600 units.Some of those units are being constructed where i’m…
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Large killer whale family spotted in Monterey Bay over the weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- We’re learning more about an unusual sighting of killer whales off the coast of Monterey. This happened in Monterey Bay…
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Monterey Regional Airport displays artwork from John Gutierrez Middle School
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Travelers inside the Monterey Regional Airport can expect to see new artwork inside the terminal. The new youth art…
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Police searching for sexual assault suspect in Monterey, young girl groped at her mailbox, investigators say
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV) – Detectives with the Monterey Police Department are looking for the suspect who they say sexually assaulted a young…
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Monterey Police still searching for suspect in attempted carjacking
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they are looking for a second suspect after arresting someone allegedly responsible for a robbery…
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Wheelchair accessible beach mat installed at Del Monte Beach
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey announced the latest Neighborhood and Community Improvement Program was completed. An accessible…
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Man arrested for alleged sexual battery at Del Monte Shopping Center
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey Police said they were dispatched to reports of a sexual battery that happened at the Macy’s Department Store at…
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California Roots Festival generates $25.7 million and creates hundreds of jobs per year
MONTEREY CA. – The California Roots Festival on the Monterey Fairgrounds opened its doors this afternoon. The atmosphere was electric with vendors…
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City of Monterey to host a rental town hall
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey will be hosting a rental housing inventory town hall on Tuesday May 30. The town hall will be at the…
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Monterey Regional Airport ILS repaired after flights delayed over weekend
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE May 17, 2023- The Federal Aviation Administration gave an update on the instrument landing system that was being…
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Kate Daniels to run for Monterey County District 5 Supervisors seat
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County Planning Commissioner Kate Daniels officially announced her campaign to run for the Monterey…
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Monterey County Supervisor Mary Adams will not seek reelection
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Monterey County District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams told KION that she will not be seeking reelection in 2024. “I made my…
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Marijuana Dispensaries On The Way To Monterey
MONTEREY, CALIF. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey looks to be gaining momentum into adding marijuana dispensaries to the peninsula. Kimberly Cole of…
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Monterey Peninsula Airport District board could make decision on privatizing fire services on Wednesday
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 30, 2023 AT 11:50 AM- After a month-long discussion, the Monterey Peninsula Airport District board could…
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Monterey apartment complex fire leaves seven displaced and a cat dead
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The Monterey Fire Department said an apartment complex fire broke out on the 500 block of English Avenue on Wednesday…
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City of Monterey to host a neighborhood town hall on the future of Casanova Oak Knoll Center
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- The City of Monterey’s Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a neighborhood town hall on the future of…
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Pure Water Monterey project to get additional funding for $141 million expansion
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON MARCH 16, 2023 AT 5:05 PM- Public Water Now announced Thursday that California Public Utilities Commission will…
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City of Monterey extending housing survey deadline to April 30
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON APRIL 4, 2023 AT 3:57 PM- The City Of Monterey has extended their community housing survey deadline to April…
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Montage Health opens Center for Physician Excellence
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- On Thursday, Montage Health will be opening their Center for Physician Excellence that will support professional…
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Nine Monterey High School students honored at Monterey County Science and Engineering Fair
MONTEREY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Nine Monterey High School student engineers and scientists were recognized at the Monterey County Office of Education…
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San Ardo water “Do not drink” notice lifted
SAN ARDO, Calif. (KION-TV)- The San Ardo WD Water System announced late Monday that the tap water in San Ardo is now safe to drink. Along with the…
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Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Seaside, Monterey and Marina
MONTEREY PENINSULA, Calif. (KION-TV)- The National Weather Center has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of the Monterey Peninsula until…
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